Korean War, 1950-1953

The soldiers are taking the United States flag to be stored for the night. The word "Corps" is spelled out in rocks on the ground. All are unidentified. From: Gene Putnam

The United States Flag has been lowered, folded and ready to store as the soldiers stand at attention. All are unidentified. From: Gene Putnam

Part of the USS Manchester's officers, crew members, and their guests gather on the fantail of the ship to see the show put on by a Hollywood troupe, who met the Manchester on her return to her home port of Long Beach, California, after nearly a year of combat operation with United Nations Naval Forces in the Korean War. All are unidentified.

The USS Manchester arrives in Long Beach, California after nearly a year on combat duty in the Korean War. Fourteen Hollywood actors and actresses were on hand to greet the returning officers and men.

Upon the USS Manchester's arrival in Long Beach, California a Boy Scout troop tours the ship. All are unidentified.

Original caption: Arriving at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii is the light cruiser USS Manchester which had been operating in Korean war zone waters since September 13, 1950, with a carrier task force in the 7th fleet. Under the command of Captain Lewis S. Parks, the ship had relentlessly shelled the North Korean transportation facilities and provided close support for the United Nation Ground Forces. She would depart from Pearl Harbor from Long Beach, California.

The crew of the USS Manchester arrives in Long Beach, California from the Korean War Zone. All are unidentified.

The light cruiser USS Manchester, which had been operating in Korean war zone waters since September 13, 1950, with a carrier task force in the 7th fleet, arrives at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

Captain Lewis S. Parks, Commanding Officer of the USS Manchester, right, greets guests upon his return to Long Beach, California after tour in the Korean War Zone for nearly a year. All others are unidentified.

The USS Manchester arrives at Long Beach, California naval station after a tour in the Korean War Zone since September 13, 1950.